Bill Activity

Bill Enacted

This bill was enacted into law on 2019-09-26

Contributions

Individuals

There were no contributions to this bill.

You must be logged in to contribute

Main Subject: Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2019, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.

S2072-116, HR6168-116, S4579-116,

House floor actions Actions

President
Sep. 26 2019	Became Public Law No: 116-58. Signed by President.

Floor
Sep. 18 2019	Presented to President.
May. 21 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4042) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1200. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4042-4043) Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Calendars
May. 16 2019	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.

Committee
May. 16 2019	Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-68.

Library of Congress Actions

BecameLaw
Sep. 26 2019	Became Public Law No: 116-58. Signed by President.

President
Sep. 18 2019	Presented to President.

Floor
Sep. 12 2019	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5482)
May. 21 2019	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4042)